Thanks to host Joe Pontillo, and Marc and Gene from Davidovich Bakery (http://www.davidovichnyc.com/wp/). Be sure to check out their great bagels (and other items) at the Essex Street Market, Chelsea Market, or 100 Orchard Street.
Walk this history: the streets in this article are on the route of our Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour, a private walking tour led by historians and lifelong locals. Private tours run daily on request — $150 for one hour / $300 for two hours per group. To book, visit leshp.org or call (347) 465-7767.
See the Lower East Side for yourself
The Lower East Side History Project leads private walking tours led by native New Yorker historians — just your group, at your pace.
- Mafia Walking Tour
- Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour
- Jewish Mob Walking Tour
- 1,000 Years of NYC History Walking Tour
- Five Points, Chinatown & Little Italy Walking Tour
Private tours: 1 hour $150 / 2 hours $300 per group. Call (347) 465-7767 or contact us to book.